ATP Auckland: Oops! Gasquet stops Norrie for 16th career title
Richard Gasquet surprisingly won the 16th title of his career. The Frenchman defeated Cameron Norrie in three sets in the final of Auckland's ATP Tour 250 tournament.
by tennisnet.com
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Jan 14, 2023, 07:16 am
Who would have thought: Cameron Norrie went into the final of the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Auckland with the recommendation of six wins in the 2023 season. Both at the United Cup and at the traditional tournament in New Zealand, there was no match against the British left-hander. Richard Gasquet, however, did not want to easily fit into the ranks of those who have to congratulate Norrie on the net. And in the current season they have been calibers like Rafael Nadal, Alex de Minaur or Taylor Fritz.
No, Gasquet showed himself from his best side, winning the final 4: 6, 6: 4 and 6: 4 and thus securing his 16th championship on the ATP tour. The first since 2018, when the Frenchman triumphed on grass in 's-Hertogenbosch.
It was also exciting in doubles. In the end, however, there was a victory for the favourites. because Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic, who beat Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler in the semifinals, won the final against Jackson Withrow and Nathaniel Lammons 6:4, 6:7 (5) and 10:6.